In the Footsteps of Frankenstein: Uncovering the Origins of Mary Shelley’s Masterpiece

Name: In the Footsteps of Frankenstein: Uncovering the Origins of Mary Shelley’s Masterpiece
Start: 2025-02-05T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Sydnor Performance Hall

Schedule

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025 at 10:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Sydnor Performance Hall | Lynchburg, VA

Presented by Dr. Price Blair
“It was on a dreary night of November that I beheld the accomplishment of my toils. With an anxiety that almost amounted to agony, I collected the instruments of life around me, that I might infuse a spark of being into the lifeless thing that lay at my feet…”
For over 200 years, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein has endured as a popular myth, exploring themes of creation, responsibility, and the boundaries of scientific ambition. But how did Mary Shelley’s tumultuous life — including her experiences with love, loss, and intellectual radicalism — inspire and shape her story? This presentation will explore the intersection between Mary Shelley’s personal life and travels and her groundbreaking work of science fiction. The session will also preview a unique “study abroad” experience that will be available to Life @ Lynchburg members!